This week's prompt for Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge
He sat there watching as the sign was erected. It was an all-day process that interrupted his morning nap, spoiled his lunch and now kept him from his afternoon nap. All that banging was making him antsy. With a sigh he laid his head down and shut his eyes. He’d try to fall asleep one more time before he’d just give up on napping today.
No sooner had his eyes closed then he heard someone call his name. Maybe if he pretended he didn’t hear them they would leave him be. He snuggled down determined to get in at least one nap today, but they called him again. This time closer which only meant they were coming to get him and his dreams of a nap were officially over.
He stood up slowly, his legs not as strong as the had been and made his way gingerly towards the name caller. “Wanna go see what I’ve been doing all morning?” He wanted to say no, he wanted to turn around and go back to bed, but they were already moving off and opening the door. So with a huff he followed them outside.
“What do you think? Make it a little safer for you to be out in the yard.”
Charlie huffed again before going to pee on the sign. He couldn’t lift his leg anymore but his point was made. Then he made his way over to his favorite tree and finally took his nap.
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